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Children's Discovery Museum Camp - Lab Coat
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24, 2026-06-24 - 2026-06-25, 2026-06-25 - 2026-06-26, 2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Registration is full!
A week of hands-on science fun at the museum!
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Best suited for ages 7-10
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M-Th 9-3, Fri 9-12
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Some activities will take place outdoors if weather permits
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Crafternoons
2026-06-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.
Crafts for June:
6-02: Rainbow Noisemakers
6-09: Cup Game
6-16: BBQ Grill Card
6-23: Sunglass Picture
6-30: Watermelon Fan
All materials provided. Free and open to the public
Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!

For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Threads & Tales
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Cocktails & Connect
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Cushnoc Cantina, 150 Main St, Waterville, ME
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Join CYNERGY & KV Connect for Cocktails & Connect on June 23 from 5–7 PM at Cushnoc Cantina in Waterville!
This casual happy-hour style event invites emerging professionals to enjoy a cash bar, unwind after the workday, and make new connections in a relaxed, social setting.
This year, CYNERGY & KV Connect are excited to be teaming up to bring together professionals from across the region’s emerging leader networks!
It’s the perfect chance to expand your circle, meet new people, and connect with others who are building their careers and communities right here in the Kennebec Valley.
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Instrument Petting Zoo
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Join Elm City Community Music School for an
Instrument petting zoo
at Children's Discovery Museum
10-11 am Thurs, June 25, 2026

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
2026-06-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Come join us at the market!
The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface.
We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and make ourselves! Come get to know your farmers. We are proud to offer a huge variety of real local food and goods, fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, flowers, maple syrup, honey, bread, baked goods, seedlings for your garden, wool yarn, sheepskins, natural skincare, and more.
Most vendors take credit cards or Venmo; some are cash-only.
Spend your Bumper Crop on any food with any vendor. Every vendor in the market accepts EBT for eligible items, and when you shop with SNAP/EBT, you earn bonus bucks for fruit, veggies, and seedlings that grow food. This program is called Maine Harvest Bucks.
Starting in June, senior shoppers can sign up for a free Maine Senior FarmShare! Stay tuned for more info. (Bumper Crop, Maine Harvest Bucks, and Senior FarmShare are all programs of Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - check them out!)
Find out more info about our vendors and our market at watervillefarmersmarket.org. Support a local farmer!
Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Ribbon Cutting: BWS Auto Sales
2026-06-25 15:00 | BWS Auto Sales, 23 Main Street, Fairfield
Join us for a ribbon cutting
at BWS Auto Sales, LLC
23 Main Street, Fairfield.
(Across from Huhtamaki)

Art in the Park: Rainbow Flower Crowns
2026-06-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Castonguay Square, Common Street, Waterville
Create tissue paper flower crowns inspired by Pride month and the summer reading theme. Special guests OUT Maine will be there to visit!
We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a reading aloud of Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris.
Each Thursday afternoon, families and community members are invited to enjoy a story read aloud followed by a hands-on art activity inspired by the book or a creative community theme. This free program welcomes all ages and experience levels. In case of rain or extreme heat, we’ll move indoors to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.
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Village Green Concert Series
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Green, Corner of Main Street and West Road, Belgrade Lakes, ME
Join Belgrade Recreation every Thursday from June 25 to September 3 for our fifth Annual Summer Concert Series in the Park. Admission is free, and the performances are for the whole family! Bring your lawn chair, dinner and dancing feet for an evening of pure joy on our Village Green. Click the button below to see the list of performers.
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Golf for a Cause
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Rd, Madison, Maine
More Than a Birdie: Golf for a Cause!
On June 26, 2026, we’re hitting the pristine greens of Lakewood Golf Course in Madison.
Whether you’re a scratch golfer chasing an eagle
or a weekend warrior whose best shot is a "creative" mulligan,
every swing counts toward something bigger.
Your participation does more than fill a scorecard—
it keeps our community moving.
100% of the proceeds from the tournament go directly toward
vital transportation services across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
We are also seeking sponsors for this event.
For more information, contact Andrea Pasco at 207-859-1630 or andreap@kvcap.org.
Click HERE to register!

Rhymetime
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Location: Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for June 2026 are:
06-05: My Pet Cat
06-12: My Small Pet
06-19: Closed for Juneteenth
06-26: My Pet Dog
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Ribbon Cutting: West & Bloom, LLC
2026-06-26 15:00 | West & Bloom, LLC, 52 Main Street, Oakland
Friday, June 26
at 3:00 p.m.
to celebrate with
West & Bloom, LLC
52 Main Street, Oakland
(Next door to Sunrise Bagel)

Teen Tabletop
2026-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for June:
6/6 - MYSTERY ONE SHOT
6/13 - Board Games
6/20 - Board Games
6/27 - CAMPAIGN: Libraries and Lycanthropes! NOTE: Limited to 12 players in the game. Additional attendees are invited be in the audience or play board games in the Bartlett Room for Teens.
Event Type: Bartlett Room for Teens
Location: Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

The Wooten Brothers
2026-06-27 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, June 27 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers (brothers Regi, Roy, and Jospeh) have racked up 10 Grammy wins, and 26, yes, 26 Grammy nominations. And the youngest of the family, Victor, the brother who learned from all his older brothers, has been named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the ten greatest bass players of all time.
As a family band, they are second to none. The Brothers' music bends and defines genres, amplifies centuries, and spans continents. The Wooten Brothers began in R&B before evolving as teens into jazz, jazz fusion, classical, and country. Then, they emerged in 1985 on Arista records with an album called The Wootens that combined electronic, funk, soul, disco, and Boogie—and offered only a sliver of the Wooten whole. The Wooten whole is all of that…and classical, and jazz, and country, and rock-and-roll.
Connecting a musically deep past to musical future, the Wooten Brothers explode genres and build bridges across genres. Bar by bar, in live performances and on recordings, they provide an exhilarating ‘connects-you-to-the-center-of-the-universe’ sound.
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Kennebec River Ramble
2026-06-28 10:00 | Waterville Boat Launch, 20 Water Street, Waterville
Main Street Skowhegan and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Present
Kennebec River Ramble: A Community Paddle from Waterville to Sidney
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 10 a.m.
Experience the Kennebec!

Peak of the Sturgeon Run!
Watch for breaching sturgeon along the way.
Angler's Paradise
Look for striped bass, shad and smallmouth bass, if you cast a line!
8 Miles of Scenic Adventure
Enjoy a beautiful paddle with friends, family, and fellow outdoor lovers.

All are welcome!

Free to participate
Shuttles provided
Perfect for paddlers and anglers alike!

FMI: mike@midmainechamber.com

Little River Band
2026-06-28 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue:Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the ’70s and ’80s. Their worldwide album sales and digital downloads amass to more than 350 million. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 41-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist, and bass player Wayne Nelson. To date, Wayne has contributed his talents on 24 of Little River Band’s albums. LRB was honorably dubbed “the best singing band in the world” by Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey. Little River Band has undergone an evolution or two since its origins as an Australian rock band hungry to make it in America. Fans nostalgic for such tunes as “Reminiscing” or “Lady” can join us to hear the current incarnation for a night of fantastic music, memories, and more.
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Ribbon Cutting: The Studio at Natanis
2026-06-30 14:00 | Natanis Golf Course, 735 Webber Pond Rd, Vassalboro, ME, United States
Tuesday, June 30
at 2:00 p.m.
to celebrate with
The Studio at Natanis
735 Webber Pond Rd., Vassalboro
(Located at Natanis Golf Course)

Better Together Waterville Dinner
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Castonguay Square, Common Street, Waterville
Postponed from June 18 due to weather.

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The forecast for Thursday, June 18 is calling for rain, and our Better Together Waterville Community Potluck is best enjoyed under open skies. So we are holding out for sunshine and moving the dinner to Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM, same spot downtown next to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, alongside our friends at Waterville Creates.
If you already registered, your spot carries right over. If you have not signed up yet, there is still plenty of room at the table. This event is FREE and open to everyone.

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez
2026-06-30 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Banjo. Drums. Harp. Huh?
To be sure, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda, and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless, of course, you’re already familiar with 19-time Grammy-winner Fleck—the genre-blurring virtuoso who has done more to expand the possibilities of the banjo than any other player in the instrument’s history. Fleck’s work never fails to surprise.
What doesn’t surprise is the impeccable caliber of his collaborators. The harpist, Castañeda, hails from Bogotá, Colombia, and has led his own bands in addition to sharing projects with such masters as Hiromi, Paquito D’Rivera, and Grégoire Maret. Five-time Grammy-winner Sánchez grew up in Mexico City and built a reputation as one of the great jazz drummers through his work with guitarist Pat Metheny. He’s also been a visionary bandleader, helming progressive groups like Bad Hombre, and collaborated with Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, and other giants.
Playing original repertoire, much of it collaboratively written, this trio embarks nightly on fearless explorations that audiences will find irresistible—rich with strong melodies, gorgeous harmony, and grooves that twist and turn while feeling fantastic.
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Waterville Farmers’ Market
2026-07-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States

Children's Discovery Museum Camp - In Woods
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-11 | Quarry Road Recreation Area, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901
A week full of adventure, mountain biking, discovery, nature exploration,
hiking, hands-on science, messy art and more!
​Best suited for ages 6-9
​M-Th 9-3, Fri 9-12
​Three sessions:
7/6 - 7/10
7/13 - 7/17
7/20 - 7/24
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Leadership Luncheon with Andrea Tetzlaff, Publisher of Mainebiz
2026-07-08 11:30 | Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Join us for an engaging Leadership Luncheon with special guest Andrea Tetzlaff of Mainebiz, one of Maine’s leading voices in business news and economic insight.
Andrea brings a front-row perspective on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Maine’s business landscape. From emerging industries to workforce development and regional growth, she will share valuable insights into what’s driving success across our state — and what it means for our local business community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain timely perspective from a trusted leader in Maine’s business community.

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Steve Earle – Solo & Acoustic
2026-07-08 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. His 1988 hit "Copperhead Road" was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve’s newest album, Alone Again (Live), released in 2024.
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